A Colgate University student’s bright future was tragically cut short when he died while kayaking this weekend in upstate New York — just days before he was set to walk across the graduation stage.

Sohail Nabi, 21, a double major, was found dead in Schroon River outside of Warrensburg, New York, Monday evening roughly 22 hours after a his kayak overturned during an outing with friends, officials said.

He was found at 5:55 p.m. in approximately 12 feet of water and only 100 feet from his paddleboat.

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Nabi’s remains were recovered through a multi-agency rescue effort involving the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County Marine Rescue Team, North Queensburg Volunteer Fire Company and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Offering his condolences, Colgate University President Brian Casey wrote in a letter on Monday that “ at moments like this, words feel insufficient ,” and “we are also also preparing to honor the accomplishments of our…